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India Emerges Victorious at the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad in Zurich, Switzerland
Team India secures one gold and three silver medals at this prestigious competition
PIB Mumbai | July 25, 2023
The 55th International Chemistry Olympiad  held in Zurich, Switzerland from July 16 to July 25, 2023, witnessed outstanding performances by Indian students, garnering accolades and recognition on the global stage. India's delegation exhibited remarkable prowess, securing one gold and three silver medals at this prestigious competition.
In the overall tally of medals, India is at the 12th position , possibly jointly with several other countries. China and Singapore have 4 gold medals each; Taiwan, Iran, Vietnam, and individual participants  have 3 gold medals each; and Japan, USA, Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Bulgaria have 2 gold medals each.This year, 348 students from 87 countries, along with two teams under the IChO flag, vied for excellence in the IChO.
The triumphant Indian students who brought pride to the nation are as follows:
1. Krish Srivastava  - Gold Medalist
2. Aditi Singh  - Silver Medalist
3. Avaneesh Bansal  - Silver Medalist
4. Malay Kedia  - Silver Medalist
Indian team at International Chemistry Olympiad, Zurich, Switzerland
The team was accompanied by Prof. Anupa Kumbhar  - Head Mentor, Prof. N. Manoj  – Mentor, Dr. Shraeddha Tiwari  - Scientific Observer, Prof. Gulshanara Shaikh  - Scientific Observer.
The HBCSE remains the nodal Centre for training and selecting students to represent India at various International Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics. The National Olympiad Examinations conducted by HBCSE serves as the gateway for final team selection. Detailed information on the National Olympiad Examinations can be found at https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in.
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AYUSH
Status of the Ayush grid project
The Ayush Grid Project is conceptualized by the Ministry of Ayush for creating a comprehensive Information Technology backbone for entire Ayush sector. The Ayush Grid platform envisages digitization of service delivery across the six functional areas — Health Services, Education, Research, Drug Administration, Medicinal Plants, and Ministry of Ayash Oversight along with capacity building and media outreach.
The proposed objectives, structure, functions along with the timelines of the Ayush Grid Project are as under:
Objectives: i. Enhance access to Ayush services like health services, education, research, etc. in India and at the global level.
ii. Ensure holistic coverage of the Ayush sector by digital solutions.
iii. Increase digital collaboration and exchange of best practices among Ayush stakeholders.
iv. Attaining highest possible level of health & well-being as per National Health Policy 2017.
v. Good Health & Well-being  in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals  -3, 2030.
vi. Quality Education  as per SDG-4 2030
vii. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure  as per SDG-9 2030
Structure: As per High level Advisory Committee  report and Detailed Project Report, the Ayush Grid follows relevant design principles of India Enterprise Architecture  2.0, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  Framework and also related principles and standards of National Digital Health Blueprint  framework. Ayush Grid Architecture has been designed as a four-layer model, as under:
i. Ayush Core Layer - Consist of Development of Ayush Core registries, Ayush Core Directories, Ayush Architecture repositories, Ayush Morbidity codes, Ayush Drugs codes etc
ii. Ayush National Layer- Consists of developing all Ayush IT Applications and common reference applications and hand holding for use of applications developed.
iii. Ayush State Layer- State/UT Governments and Private stakeholders shall be given choice of using IT Applications developed under Ayush Grid or to use their own IT systems if available. There will be integration / seamless data exchange and interoperability between various related applications as per the need.
iv. Ayush Citizen Access Layer- Public facing Portals and Mobile apps through which the envisaged services are to be offered to public.
Functions: Digitization of all functionalities and processes in Ayush sector, through applications developed under Ayush Grid with data exchange and interoperability with internal and external applications as per the need.
Timelines: As per the DPR and final approval of the Project.
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
SAFETY OF SANITATION WORKERS IN MAHARASHTRA
Advisories were issued to all States/UTs, including Maharashtra, thereby advising them to ensure orientation of Sanitation Workers on Covid-19 safety measures and also follow the guidelines in this regard. Advisory, inter alia, covered the following issues:-
 to ensure safety and well-being of municipal frontline warriors – the sanitation workers, for providing them with PPEs safety kits along with health-check-ups and payment of regular wages, even if they were unable to report to work due to the lock-down.
 to ensure safe water supply and sanitation services during the COVID-19 outbreak for safe collection, treatment and disposal of wastes.
 to ensure handling, treatment and disposal of waste generated during treatment/ diagnosis/ quarantine of COVID-19 patients” including for the sanitation workers. Wherein, inter alia, the guidelines have also been provided for handling, treatment and disposal of solid waste.
Government have notified “Prohibition on Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Rules, 2013 ” under which it is mandatory for the employer to provide the safety gear, devices and ensure safety precautions as prescribed in the Rules. Under these Rules, the worker engaged for cleaning sewer or septic tank is also required to be provided insurance cover for Rs. 10 lakhs for which the premium shall be paid by the employer.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
All SAI coaches to take Age-Appropriate Fitness Tests twice a year
Leading by example, the Sports Authority of India  has asked all coaches of the organisation to take fitness tests twice a year, with the record for same being maintained in their personal files.
The fitness tests would be set on the guidelines of Age Appropriate Fitness Protocol that was launched by the Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi on 24th September 2020, during the Fit India Dialogue, and are the first-ever set of age appropriate fitness tests that have been launched in India.
As part of the Fitness Protocol, all coaches will have to clear the following tests -
1) Body Composition Test - BMI
2) Balance Test - Flamingo Balance & Vrikshasana 
3) Muscular Strength Test - Abdominal/Core Strength  & Naukasana 
4) Muscular Endurance Test - Push-Ups for Boys/ Men, Modified Push-Ups for Girls/ Women & Sit-ups for both
5) Flexibility Test - V Sit Reach Test
6) Aerobic/ Cardio-vascular fitness test - 2.4 Km Walk/Run
Stressing on the importance of fitness among coaches and the decision of SAI to implement the fitness tests, SAI said in a statement, "Sports Authority of India is primarily responsible for the training of athletes through expert coaches. Fitness of coaches is one of the essential ingredients for them to impart fruitful training on the field. Coaches need to maintain a certain level of fitness so as to show the path of progress to the athletes. Therefore, coaches have been advised to undertake the physical fitness assessment as per the protocol twice a year."
These fitness tests have been drafted by a committee of experts, who after a detailed discussion and review finalised the fitness protocols for each age group.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘5.09% GS 2022’, Auction for Sale
 of ‘5.77% GS 2030’, Auction for Sale  of ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘ 6.80% GS 2060’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.09 per cent Government Stock, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘5.77 per cent GS, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 18,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘6.80% Government Stock, 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on September 25, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on September 25, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on September 25, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on September 28, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Divyangjan under ADIP Scheme in Tezpur, District Sonitpur, Assam.
A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Sonitpur on 20.06.2022 at 12:00 Noon at Kalaguru Sangeet Mahavidyalay, Lalmati, Tezpur in Sonitpur District of Assam.
A total of 3445 Aids and Assistive devices of different categories with value of worth Rs. 199.60 Lakhs will be distributed free of cost among 1808 pre identified Divyangjan who were assessed during assessment camps organized by ALIMCO during the month of February and March this year in the various location of Sonitpur District.
Ku. Pratima Bhoumik, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment will be the Chief Guest of the function and will inaugurate the camp virtually through video conference from New delhi. The function will be organized in the august presence of Sh. Ashok Singhal, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Irrigation, Govt. of Assam, Shri Pallab Lochan Das, Member of Parliament, Tezpur constituency and shall participate ‘in person’ at main venue of the function.
Senior officers from ALIMCO and District Administration, Sonitpur shall also be present during the function.
The Link of live streaming of the above event is as under:-
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
5th Meeting of the India-Mexico Bilateral High Level Group on Trade, Investment and Cooperation
The fifth meeting of the India-Mexico Bilateral High Level Group on Trade, Investment and Cooperation  was held on 9 October 2020 through video conference. The meeting was co-chaired by the Commerce Secretary of the Government of India, Dr. Anup Wadhawan and the Vice Minister for Foreign Trade of the Government of Mexico, Ms. Luz María de la Mora. Several Ministries, Departments and Business Chambers from both countries participated in the meeting.
The two sides appreciated the progress made in the bilateral trade and commercial relations between India and Mexico in the recent years. Both sides discussed a number of bilateral ongoing and outstanding issues, ranging from Audio-visual Co-production, Bilateral Investment Treaty, market access for agricultural products, a cooperation framework on Sanitary and Phytosanitary  & Technical Barriers to Trade  measures between the two countries, co-operation in the Intellectual Property Rights, and exploring ways to promote tourism and people-to-people contact between India and Mexico.
In the meeting, two business to business MoUs were signed, to foster the cooperation in the respective domains. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council  of India and the Mexican Chamber of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technologies  was signed. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry  and the Mexican Business Council of Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology  for promoting the development of business relations between India and Mexico was also signed.
They also agreed to expand and diversify the bilateral trade relationship to tap the potential of the complementarities between India and Mexico through enhanced cooperation in pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, healthcare, agro-products, fisheries, food processing and aerospace industry etc. A ‘Joint Statement’ after the successful conclusion of the meeting was issued.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill Development Centres in Every Distict
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship promotes establishment of model and aspirational skill centres known as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra  in every district in the country for imparting skill training in the districts. For establishment of PMKK, Capital Expenditure upto 75% of the project investment as well as operational support is provided through the implementing agency - the National Skill Development Corporation . As on 17.01.2020, 812 PMKKs have been allocated in 707 districts across the country; out of allocated PMKKs, 723 PMKKs have been established.
Under guidelines of PMKVY 2016-20, there are provisions for involvement/consultation of public representatives including MLAs/MPs for skill activities such as Kaushal Melas, Rozgar Melas, RPL’s camp inauguration, etc. Also, an online portal for Rozgar Melas has been established for disseminating the details to all stakeholders including public representatives. Moreover, the scheme is being monitored under DISHA meeting which is chaired by Member of Parliament.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri R.K. Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Fish Farmers Producer Organisatins/Companies
The details of the Fish Farmers Producer Organizations  envisaged for under the
Centrally Sponsored Schemes in various States including in the State of Andhra Pradesh are as below:-
- The Department of Fisheries, Government of Inida through Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium , Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India assisted for setting up of 5 FFPOs in the States of Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on pilot basis under the erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Scheme Blue RevolutionIntegrated Development and Management of Fisheries. These 5 Fish Farmers Producer Organizations including the one FFPO in Andhra Pradesh have already been registered.
- The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Pradhan MantriMatsyaSampadaYojana  implemented with effect from Financial Year 2020-21, inter-alia, provides financial assistance for setting up of Fish Farmers Producer Organizations  to economically empower the fishers and fish farmers and enhance their bargaining power. The Department of Fisheries so far has accorded approval for setting up of a total of 92 Nos FFPOs during the financial year 2020-21 comprising 70 FFPOs through National Cooperative Development Corporation  and 22 FFPOs through National Fisheries Development Board  and out of these NCDC has allocated 5 Nos FFPOs for Andhra Pradesh.
- The Department of Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported initiation of a
program for establishment of of 50 FFPOs with financial assistance under RashtriyaKrishiVikasYojana .
 and : PMMSY, inter-alia, envisages to address the critical gap in the fish production, productivity, value chain and exports. Under the PMMSY scheme, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has approved the proposals of various States/ UTs to the tune of Rs. 189.64 crore with central share of Rs. 60.86 crore for development of cold chain facilities including 240 nos processing plants, cold storages, ice plants, etc. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that establishment of 10 nos processing with cold storage plants have been selected for the State including 2 nos in Northern Andhra Pradesh with unit cost of Rs. 40.00 crore each.
This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri. Parshottam Rupala in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
IFSC Authority
IFSCA executes MoU with National Insurance Academy 
The International Financial Services Centres Authority , with an objective of capacity building and providing skilled talent pool in the insurance sector in International Financial Services Centres , has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding  with the National Insurance Academy .
IFSCA aims to develop a strong global connect and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as to serve as an international financial platform at regional/ global level. Insurance is an emerging sector at IFSC, and the MoU with NIA would go long way in capacity development in the field of insurance.
The National Insurance Academy  is a premium institution devoted to equip the insurance industry with the best of talents. NIA has been involved in devising and continuously upgrading the curriculums and imparting the training program in the insurance industry in India to meet the needs of the ever-dynamic insurance sector.
This MoU endeavours to build required skilled manpower for the International Financial Services Centre . With the focus to address needs of IFSC Insurance entities, IFSCA had already executed an MoU with Insurance Institute of India .
Ministry of Defence
DAC approves proposals for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from France to boost Indian Navy’s operational capabilities
Also clears acquisition of three additional Scorpene submarines under Buy  category
A meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council , held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approved three proposals on July 13, 2023. The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity  for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary equipment, weapons, simulator, spares, documentation, crew training and logistic support for the Indian Navy from the French Government based on Inter-Governmental Agreement . The price and other terms of purchase will be negotiated with the French Government after taking into account all relevant aspects, including comparative procurement price of similar aircraft by other countries. Further, integration of Indian designed equipment and establishment of Maintenance, Repair & Operations  Hub for various systems will be incorporated into the contract documents after due negotiations.
The DAC also granted the AoN for procurement of three additional Scorpene submarines under Buy  category which will be constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited . The procurement of additional submarines, with higher indigenous content, will not only help in maintaining required force level and operational readiness of the Indian Navy, but also create significant employment opportunities in the domestic sector. It will also help the MDL in further enhancing its capability and expertise in submarine construction.
In addition, the DAC approved the proposal to lay down guidelines for achieving the desired indigenous content in all categories of capital acquisition cases. It will help in achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in critical manufacturing technologies and life-cycle sustenance of defence platforms/equipment through indigenous manufacturing.
Election Commission
Guidelines on victory processions regarding
Election Commission of India had announced General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on 8th January 2022. Along with the announcement of the elections, Commission also issued Revised Broad Guidelines to regulate various aspects of elections including victory processions during the period of COVID. During the period of elections as the COVID situation improved, Commission gradually relaxed the norms concerning electioneering in consultation with Union Health Ministry and State Governments.
Viewing the current status of COVID-19 in these poll going states, Commission has decided to relax the guidelines on victory processions during and after the counting and has withdrawn the blanket ban on victory processions. However, this relaxation will be subject to existing instructions of SDMA and preventive measures, imposed by concerned district authorities.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry to co-chair 11th Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments along with His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
A delegation led by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates from 5th-6th, October 2023 to co-chair the 11th India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investments , and to engage with industry representatives and interact with the UAE delegation led by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The two delegations will discuss Issues/Challenges Pertaining to existing Investments, both, made by UAE companies in India, and investments made by Indian Companies in UAE.
The meeting will also review the outcomes achieved through the work of the Joint Task Force to date, and the two sides will continue exploring ways to facilitate investment in areas of mutual interest with the potential for economic growth.
Over the two-day visit, Minister Goyal will also hold bilateral meetings to enhance general trade, investment matters and areas of cooperation for strengthening India – UAE ties.
The Joint Task Force was established in 2013 as a key forum to promote trade, investment and economic ties between the UAE and India. Over the years HLTFI has emerged as an effective platform for addressing key constraints that companies from either side may face.
This will be the first meeting post the one year celebration of India – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement  signing.
Special Service and Features
474gramsof Gold worth Rs. 20.69Lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs One pax Arrested
Based on specific Intelligence, amale passenger Sh. Aadhil Mohamed Jan Rafiq, S/o Sh. Mohamed Jan Rafiq, resident of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, who arrived from Dohaby Qatar Airways QR-530 on 03.02.2022was intercepted at exit by the AIU officers. On examination of his person, One gold-paste packet wrapped with Black colour tape concealed in hisinner pant pocket was found. On extraction one Gold ingot of 24K purity weighing 474 grams worth ₹ 20.69 Lakhs  was recovered and the same was seized under the Customs Act, 1962. Passenger was arrested.
Further investigation is under progress.
This is stated in a press release issued by Principal Comissioner of Customs Chennai International Airport.